Corporate Sponsorship & Brand Ambassador Programs
Take your company to the next level—on and off the water—by sponsoring a team or becoming a brand ambassador partner through the New York Dragon Boat Alliance.
Team Building Program
Empower your employees with a high-energy, team-driven experience through dragon boat racing. As a corporate sponsor, your team will enjoy:
- Exclusive coaching sessions
- Skill-building workshops
- Customized training programs
Not sure which race is right for your team? Reach out to one of our teams below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how to get started. Our teams will help guide you through race selection and support your paddlers on race day.
This program strengthens employee engagement, builds leadership, and amplifies your company’s presence with excitement, unity, and achievement.
Brand Ambassador Program
Align your brand with high-performing athletes by sponsoring a dragon boat team to represent your company at regional and national competitions. Through this program, your brand will gain:
- Prominent visibility at races and events
- Association with athletic excellence and community values
- A unique platform for corporate storytelling and social impact
Whether you’re looking to build a stronger team or elevate your brand, the New York Dragon Boat Alliance offers the perfect platform to make waves.
Sponsor or Join a Team
The New York Dragon Boat Alliance proudly represents a diverse and passionate community of paddlers, professionals, and cultural ambassadors. Each team brings something unique to our shared waters—from fierce competition to community outreach, corporate collaboration, and youth engagement.
Whether you’re a local business, a corporate partner, or an individual looking to support the sport, you can sponsor a team or even join one of the crews listed below.
Explore our current teams and connect directly:
| TEAM | CONTACT PERSON | |
| Xtreme | Delores Hutchinson | Delores1981@gmail.com |
| VAX Dragon Boat | Jessie Chen | vaxdragonboat@gmail.com |
| Wall Street Dragons | Kiara Allen | Newyorkwsd@gmail.com |
| Ohana Paddling Association | Anne Mao | amao@ohanapaddling.org |
| Azure Dragons | Monica Chen | monicachen24@gmail.com |
| Sea Warriors | Paul Caviano | pcaviano@gmail.com |
| Electric Dragons NYC | Jackson Koo | electricdragonsnyc@gmail.com |
| Catch22 | Danny Martinez | Danny.Martinez888@gmail.com |
| United East Athletics Association (UEAA) | Jenny Yu | UEAADB@gmail.com |
| Empire Dragons NYC | Elizabeth Guzman | eguzman0100@gmail.com |
| WIC/Arowana | Lin Leung | wingzero98@gmail.com |
* Denotes corporate teams. These teams may not be open to outside sponsorship.
Unlock potential through partnership, teamwork, and community engagement.
Activities
Dragon Boat
All teams exemplify professionalism and passion in dragon boat racing, supported by coaching with diverse expertise, from the highest levels of USDBF certifications to individuals with many decades of experience. Many of the New York teams have had members proudly represent Team USA in the IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships (Worlds) and crews compete at the Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) in all divisions, bringing home numerous achievements.
Indoor Paddling
Recognizing the importance of both land and water training, teams embrace a well-rounded approach to performance, excelling in indoor paddling erg competitions such as The New York Indoor Regatta.
Outrigger Canoe
Outrigger canoeing in NYC combines an ancient Polynesian tradition with a gritty, urban backdrop. Paddlers can navigate the currents of the Hudson and East Rivers, often timing their strokes against the silhouette of the Empire State Building or passing directly under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Many of the teams listed offer opportunities to paddle in an OC-1 or OC-6 to supplement their dragon boat training while also honing their skills for competitions around the nation. Today, outrigger canoeing in NYC is more than just a water sport—it’s a community-driven activity that emphasizes teamwork, cultural appreciation, and connection to the city’s waterfront.
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